Mumbai is expected to experience haze during the morning hours on Sunday, followed by a partly cloudy sky as the day progresses. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the possibility of very light rain or thundershowers in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures in the city are likely to range between a maximum of 35 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has also forecast light rain and thundershowers across several districts, including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri. Sindhudurg, meanwhile, may witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thundershowers.
In addition to Sindhudurg, parts of the Western Ghats, such as Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, and the surrounding Ghats of Kolhapur and Satara, are likely to experience light to moderate rain along with thundershowers. Residents and commuters in these regions are advised to take necessary precautions and plan their travel accordingly.
Local weather observations from IMD Mumbai indicate that in Colaba, the minimum temperature is 23.5 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while in Santacruz, the minimum temperature is 21.2 degrees Celsius with zero rainfall recorded so far.
On Saturday, Mumbai woke up to an unusually cool day, offering residents a brief respite from the city’s typically warm and humid conditions. Minimum temperatures dipped just below 21 degrees Celsius, bringing a mild pre-winter chill that early risers welcomed as they stepped out to clear skies and light winds.
But the pleasant start to the day came with a lingering concern. A thin yet persistent layer of smog hovered over the city, muting visibility and dulling what could have been a crisp, picture-perfect morning. Despite the refreshing breeze, the haze remained stubborn—once again highlighting Mumbai’s worsening air-quality issues.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), clear skies are expected to prevail through the day, with maximum temperatures likely to rise to around 33 degrees Celsius by the afternoon. The cool early-morning trend is expected to continue over the next few days. However, meteorologists warn that there are no clear signs yet of any significant improvement in the city`s air quality.
Data from IMD observatories revealed notable contrasts in weather conditions across Mumbai. In Colaba, the minimum temperature settled at 23.2 degrees Celsius, accompanied by high relative humidity of 89 per cent. Meanwhile, the Santacruz observatory recorded a considerably cooler minimum of 19.6 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels around 76 per cent, showcasing the typical microclimatic differences between South Mumbai and the suburbs.
